Torres became a fans' favourite at Anfield during his four seasons with the Reds before leaving for Stamford Bridge in January 2011.

While the Spaniard's individual performances have been criticised since the move, he has won the FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League at Chelsea.

And looking back on the blockbuster deal, Torres has revealed how team-mate Gerrard was left 'destroyed' when he quit Liverpool.

"At Liverpool, I had almost everything but titles," Torres said.

"There, I felt like a king but the team was falling apart. The directors had sold [Javier] Mascherano to Barca, then Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid without investing any of the money to compensate for the departure of these two key players.

"I was 27, I wanted to know what it was like to lift the Champions League and I had the feeling it was not going to happen with the Reds. Liverpool then was in full transition, the club was being sold and in that case, unless you are Manchester City or PSG, it can be a long road before you are again competitive.

"I did not have the time to wait. One day, Steven Gerrard came to say to me: 'Fernando, now, you have to think of yourself. Do what you have to do.'

"But when I went to tell him that I was going to accept the Chelsea offer, it destroyed him.

"Announcing my departure from Liverpool to Gerrard was one of the most difficult moments of my career. He was my best team-mate and I am not sure of finding another like him in the future. We were made for each other."